Fort Wayne School of Ministry
Our mission is to provide high-quality ministry training opportunities for people with ministry dreams. Through local and online ministry training, we are committed to nurturing the callings and ministry dreams of our students in an environment of sound teaching, active mentorship/discipleship, and spiritual encouragement, that each may have opportunity to be fully equipped to serve and lead in obedience to Jesus Christ.
FALL 2025
Sermon/Bible Study Prep with Pastor Paul Mowery
WHEN: Sept. 27 & Oct. 18, 2025; 8:00-11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Harvest Fellowship, 1001 W. Wallen Road
DESCRIPTION: Are you interested in learning how to craft a powerful sermon or Bible study message? Join Pastor Paul Mowery as he shares his insights and tips on preparing a sermon or Bible study message that will inspire and uplift your congregation or study group. This in-person event will be a great opportunity to learn from a seasoned pastor and grow in your own preaching/teaching skills. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to improve your preparation process!
Go and Tell Ministries - Evangelism Workshop
WHEN: October 16, 23 & 30; 7:00-8:15 p.m.
WHERE: Harvest Fellowship, 1001 W. Wallen Road
DESCRIPTION: Pastor Jim Halstead Founder of Go & Tell Ministries, has presented this workshop to thousands of people around the world. This course will encourage, equip, and inspire you to introduce people to Jesus Christ using a simple and authentic relational approach. This workshop has been presented to thousands of people internationally. You don’t want to miss this class!
Financial Discipleship
WHEN: Tuesdays - Sept. 16 - Oct. 21, 2025; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Harvest Fellowship, 1001 W. Wallen Road
DESCRIPTION: Get ready to have your life, your finances, and your relationship with the Lord taken to another level. Sara and Tom Roach will take you through two six-week sessions where you’ll learn what the God of the universe has to say about money and possessions, how you can practically apply these words to your life, and how you can grow in leaps and bounds on your financial discipleship journey. This is part one of a 12-week class. The second session will run from Jan. 27-Mar. 3.
About Our Local Ministry Training Courses
Our local courses are free of charge. To register for a local course, you must be enrolled as a student at the Fort Wayne School of Ministry and the Christian Leaders Institute (our online Christian higher education ministry partner). Enrollment is a simple two-step process: 1. Click on the “Enroll at CLI/FWSOM” button below. 2. Complete the simple enrollment form. This form establishes dual enrollment at both the Fort Wayne School of Ministry and the Christian Leaders Institute. Once enrolled, visit the CLI/FWSOM Partner Hub Page at CLI to register for local courses. You can learn more by watching the orientation video at the bottom of this page or contact us at info@fwsom.com. We will offer another live local course this Fall!
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